At a Glance
Median Income
$45,514
$30,162 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
Zillow: $151,655
Median Rent
$750/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bath residents earn a median household income of $45,514 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,162. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bath is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,655. Median rent is $750/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Bath reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,098/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bath has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,595
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,765/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,514
Per Capita$30,162
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$750
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$151,655
Housing Units3,010
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,098/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Bath was founded in 1793.
The median home in Bath was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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